Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment — Amityville, NY
Psychvisit is a REMS-certified Spravato treatment center in Amityville, New York. Spravato (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression and for major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours: self-administration under direct observation, followed by a 2-hour monitoring period. Most major insurance plans and Medicare cover Spravato.
How Spravato Is Administered
Spravato is self-administered as a nasal spray in our REMS-certified office under direct medical supervision. After dosing, patients are monitored for at least two hours by trained clinical staff before they may leave. Patients cannot drive themselves home on treatment days and must arrange transportation.
Treatment Schedule
The induction phase is twice weekly for 4 weeks, then weekly for weeks 5 through 8, then every 1 to 2 weeks for maintenance. The total schedule is individualized by your psychiatrist based on response and tolerability.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spravato?
- Spravato (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation. It is administered in a REMS-certified office under medical supervision.
- How long does a Spravato appointment take?
- Each Spravato session is approximately 2 hours: self-administration of the nasal spray followed by a minimum 2-hour monitoring period. Patients cannot drive after treatment and must arrange transportation home.
- Is Spravato covered by insurance?
- Yes. Psychvisit accepts most commercial insurance plans and Medicare for Spravato. Our team handles prior authorization. For uninsured patients, the Janssen CarePath program offers financial assistance.
- How often are Spravato treatments?
- Induction phase is twice weekly for 4 weeks, then weekly for weeks 5 through 8, then every 1 to 2 weeks for maintenance. The total schedule is individualized by your psychiatrist.
- Where is Spravato administered?
- All Spravato sessions are conducted in our REMS-certified office at 120 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701. Call (631) 440-1010 to schedule a Spravato consultation.
Contact
Psychvisit (Faisal Rafiq MD PC)
120 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701
Phone: (631) 440-1010
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time